Chester, VA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Chester weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Chester.

This week in Chester

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Chester

What is the weather usually like in Chester?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°41°59°76°94°49°28°Jan52°29°Feb60°36°Mar70°45°Apr78°55°May85°64°Jun89°69°Jul87°67°Aug81°60°Sep71°47°Oct61°37°Nov52°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.7"Feb4.4"Mar3.6"Apr4.4"May4.2"Jun4.7"Jul5.3"Aug4.6"Sep3.4"Oct3.2"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Chester: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PETERSBURG, VA US (USC00446656), adjusted for the elevation of Chester.

Chester weather month by month

January
49° 28°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
52° 29°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
60° 36°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
70° 45°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
78° 55°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 64°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 69°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 67°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
81° 60°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 47°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
61° 37°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
52° 30°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Chester through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:21 AM5:17 PM9 h 55 min
February6:57 AM5:50 PM10 h 53 min
March7:18 AM7:18 PM11 h 59 min
April6:33 AM7:46 PM13 h 12 min
May5:59 AM8:13 PM14 h 13 min
June5:47 AM8:33 PM14 h 46 min
July5:59 AM8:31 PM14 h 31 min
August6:24 AM8:03 PM13 h 38 min
September6:50 AM7:19 PM12 h 28 min
October7:16 AM6:34 PM11 h 17 min
November6:47 AM5:00 PM10 h 12 min
December7:15 AM4:54 PM9 h 39 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Chester?

Chester has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Chester is April–May and September–October. At 174 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Chester

What is the hottest month in Chester?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Chester?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Chester?

About 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Chester?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Chester?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Chester have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Chester in November?

Highs average 61°F and lows 37°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Chester?

Around 6:47 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:00 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Chester weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Chester.

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